Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate

HS v2022 Code: 284161

About salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate

HS code 284161 covers a range of inorganic salts that are derived from oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, as well as manganites, manganates, and permanganates. These compounds have a variety of industrial and commercial applications, making them an important part of the broader chemical industry. Potassium permanganate, in particular, is a widely used oxidizing agent with applications in water treatment, disinfection, and various manufacturing processes.

Production process

The production of the salts covered under HS code 284161 typically involves chemical reactions between various metal compounds and oxometallic or peroxometallic acids. The specific production methods can vary depending on the target compound, but often include processes such as precipitation, crystallization, and purification. Potassium permanganate, for example, is commonly produced by the oxidation of manganese dioxide with potassium hydroxide, followed by electrolytic or chemical oxidation.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the salts under HS code 284161 include various metal compounds (e.g., manganese dioxide, potassium hydroxide), as well as the necessary oxometallic or peroxometallic acids. Additionally, the production process may require specialized equipment, such as reactors, filtration systems, and crystallization units. Energy, in the form of heat or electricity, is also a significant input for the manufacturing of these inorganic salts.

Production outputs

The salts covered under HS code 284161 have a wide range of applications, including use as oxidizing agents, disinfectants, and in the production of other chemicals. For example, potassium permanganate 284161 Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate is commonly used in water treatment, as a disinfectant, and in the production of other chemicals. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by various other industries, such as 282490 Other inorganic chemicals, 284700 Peroxides; hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, and 382499 Other chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries, among others.

Revisions to 284161

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 284161. The most recent 1 version of this code (284161) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284161.

Family tree for salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2841'>2841: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284161'>284161: Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, potassium permanganate</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284130'>284130: Salts; sodium dichromate</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284150'>284150: Salts; chromates, dichromates, peroxochromates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2841</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284169'>284169: Salts; of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids, manganites, manganates and permanganates, other than potassium permanganate</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284170'>284170: Salts; molybdates</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284180'>284180: Salts; tungstates (wolframates)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284190'>284190: Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids; n.e.c. in heading no. 2841</a>"]

    

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